Student: Lab Assistant at Space Dynamics Laboratory in North Logan, UT
- Company: Space Dynamics Laboratory
- Location: North Logan, UT
- Posted: Sep 22, 2026
- Type: Part Time
Overview
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student to assist in laboratory-wide contamination control activities. Responsibilities and experience will include chemical and thermal vacuum laboratory tasks, chemical analysis, materials testing, microscopy, precision cleaning of aerospace hardware, a…
Job description
- Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student to assist in laboratory-wide contamination control activities. Responsibilities and experience will include chemical and thermal vacuum laboratory tasks, chemical analysis, materials testing, microscopy, precision cleaning of aerospace hardware, and cleanroom and laboratory supply stocking and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Assist in laboratory-wide contamination control activities
- Perform chemical and thermal vacuum laboratory tasks
- Conduct chemical analysis, materials testing, and microscopy
- Precision cleaning of aerospace hardware
- Stock and maintain cleanroom and laboratory supplies
Requirements
- Must be enrolled at Utah State University pursuing a degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field
- Must have a minimum of one year of school remaining
- Ability to work 15-20 hours per week during the school year and 30-40 hours per week during the summer
- Must have a strong aptitude for laboratory work
- Ability and willingness to apply safe laboratory practices
- Ability to apply basic principles of chemistry and physics in real situations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated and capable of following through on assigned tasks
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or other U.S. person
- Successful completion of general chemistry lecture/lab
Skills
Required
- Strong aptitude for laboratory work
- Safe laboratory practices
- Self-motivation
- Follow-through on assigned tasks
Benefits
- Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.
About Space Dynamics Laboratory
SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.